44. Will you rely on Prey?
Ivan Reti, this emperor of the Russian Empire, spoke of a method to travel freely from the academy to the distant Siberian region where Kefir’s research was located, and it indeed looked like an extravagant teleportation array.
But if Reti dared to create it, I dared to use it; after all, the script had already reminded me: 【The teleportation array Reti showed to Euclid is without issue.】
Out of curiosity and to prove it, Reti immediately dragged our group into the teleportation array and activated it, and the next moment…
【Whoosh!】【Whoosh!】
A bone-chilling gale mixed with hail poured in through the window from an unknown room, and even with the cold-resistant spell Kefir had left on me, I shivered.
“This is the Siberian region of the Russian Empire. Why isn’t the cold resistance working…?”
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Turning my head to take a look, it turned out that Ke Fei Er wasn’t doing much better; one hand had unconsciously covered her other shoulder.
“This is the teleportation array node in the Siberian region, and by the way, your cold-resistant measures from your country won’t work here, because the temperature of the cold wind outside has long exceeded the critical point of your ridiculous contracts. “
Reiti looked at Ke Fei Er with her head held high, full of pride. “Hey~ This is why women from your country are no good; they complain about the cold at every turn. Big brother, even without any contracts or magic, I dare to go outside and have a snowball fight like this~ Hmph~”
There’s really no need to compare in a place like this, Emperor Reiti.
In the end, I decided that after Professor Moriarty finished developing her experimental equipment and after we took cold-resistant measures with Ke Fei Er, I would then ask Reiti to use the teleportation array to bring us here for Ke Fei Er’s research project. Until then, I would shiver in the cold while urging to hurry back. After all…
【Oujili died from freezing.】
【Oujili died of a cold.】
These deaths are just too embarrassing. Moreover, as long as certain people are present, the script of 【Oujili was framed to death】 would follow me like a shadow. To avoid that, I could only find another time.
After leaving Reiti’s palace and saying our goodbyes, I hurried back to my dormitory, looking over the script while contemplating how the “criminal” would act next. After all, Ke Fei Er’s “new instance” was already on the horizon: the “experimental phase” at the end of the project competition; Emperor Reiti had given us a “new map”—the icy Siberian region; and the true culprit who had attacked and framed me had also become a suspect…
With a complete set of elements in place, according to the script, if I said nothing significant would happen next, I wouldn’t believe it. The difficulties in Ke Fei Er’s “leveling path” might just be beginning; I had to hold on tight to that thigh.
While I was deep in thought, my good roommate He Lu Xiaofu had already opened the door for me.
Unlike earlier when Ke Fei Er was still beside me, this time, upon seeing me alone, he spoke without holding back, directly throwing an arm around my shoulder with enthusiasm!
“Big brother, not bad! I thought you were a gentle herbivore at first, but it seems you’re quite fierce!”
Huh?
“Not only is your wife a big mare, but another one came last night! What do you call that kind of outfit, relying on the dead Prei, right!?”
“……”
What to do, I really want to change roommates.
And He Lu Xiaofu, do you have any idea how serious the consequences would be if certain little midgets heard the nonsense you just blurted out without even looking at me?
Unfortunately, someone had indeed come along.
I silently stepped aside, and then… Reiti appeared behind me.
He Lu Xiaofu froze up completely.
“He Lu Xiaofu, do you remember why I called you back? If you’ve forgotten, then go back to Siberia and dig potatoes!”
“I haven’t forgotten! Your Majesty!”
“Stop babbling about that white-haired girl! We have something to discuss, so stand outside and keep watch!”
“Yes! Your Majesty!”
He Lu Xiaofu saluted, straightened his body, and quickly walked out, closing the door behind him. Reiti, who was quite pleased with all of this, turned around to show off to me: “Did you see that, big brother? This is the ‘power’ of this Emperor.”
I did see it, but Emperor Reiti, I’m not someone who “covets wealth and power,” which is why I discreetly hinted for you to follow me to my dorm earlier today.
After He Lu Xiaofu left, my dormitory was naturally left with just Reiti and me. Earlier, when we used the teleportation array to go to Siberia and returned, I had already taken the opportunity to subtly hint to Reiti, avoiding Professor Moriarty and Ke Fei Er, hoping she would come find me alone.
I have no interest in, nor dare to have interest in, Reiti, who could shoot me at any moment; avoiding Ke Fei Er was merely to prevent the big boss from getting jealous and following us, because… the script says: 【 Ke Fei Er’s attitude towards Moriarty is still hesitant.】
And avoiding Professor Moriarty was purely because… I wanted to meet her. Hmph, dare to affect the protagonist’s leveling up and interfere with my thigh-holding? I’ll kill you!
So, I, Oujili De, am walking with great dignity!
“Empress Letty, the reason I wanted to create this moment of solitude is that I have something to ask you privately.”
However, I feel like I have no problems; I am handsome and charming, exuding an air of elegance. But Letty, facing the scene bathed in the setting sun, seems to think otherwise.
【Letty is starting to feel shy.】
This midget is more mature than I expected; she even knows how to appreciate the scenery to lift her spirits.
I noticed that Letty’s movements have become somewhat stagnant, her tone no longer the usual domineering one, but instead, she takes a nervous step back to look at me.
“W-what’s wrong!? After witnessing my unparalleled power and status, are you suddenly having second thoughts? If that’s the case, then kneel down and serve as my chair for a while, maybe I’ll spare you a little time to hear your pleas and consider them～”
You’re overthinking it, Empress; I don’t have Rasputin’s robust physique. If it comes to you, I’d probably be shot dead in two or three days.
Next, I need to discuss some extremely confidential “exchange conditions” with Letty, so it’s naturally best to keep it as secret as possible. However… with that thought in mind, I took a step closer…
The usually domineering Letty seemed to shrink back now.
“What are you doing!?”
She stepped back a bit.
“I have something important to tell you, please stand still so I can speak.”
“B-Bret! Do you think I’m a fool!?”
She spoke with grandiosity, yet Letty’s actions were honest; every time I got closer, she kept retreating.
In the end, her back hit the wall, her smiling face turned red, and she closed her eyes, simply pretending to be an ostrich.
“Kneel and beg me for three days and nights, and I might consider it!”
“What?”
【Letty thought Oujili De was going to confess, and out of shyness, she drew her gun and shot him dead.】
Um… Empress, you might have misunderstood something.
I watched as Letty prepared to pull a firearm from her belt and quickly took a step back. Empress, can’t we talk this out properly!?
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